Links & Resources

Anoka Tech Sterile Processing Program

The Anoka Technical College Sterile Processing certificate is a 28-credit program that prepares graduates to work in medical facilities that prepare surgical instruments, supplies and equipment necessary for healthcare. This program includes a broad introduction to health sciences, as well as medical language, communication and computers. 

Students study the following:

• Decontamination

• Preparation 

• Packaging

• Sterilization

• Sterile Storage

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START

Fall: August
Spring: January 

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CONTACT

Rita Schutz
RSchutz@anokatech.edu

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Enrollment Services
EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu
763-576-7710

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https://www.anokatech.edu/ProgramsCourses/HealthScienceTech/sterileprocessing.aspx

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St Paul College Sterile Processing Program

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https://www.saintpaul.edu/programs/Pages/sterile-processing.aspx

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Minneapolis Community &Technical College Sterile Processing Program

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https://minneapolis.edu/academics/school-nursing-health-sciences-and-wellness/central-services-technician

Links to Vendor Education 

• Beyond Clean

• STERIS University

• 3M

• Halyard Health

• Key Surgical

Professional Organizations

• International Association of Central Service and Materials Management 

• Association of periOperative Registered Nurses

• Association of Surgical Technologists

• Association for Practitioners in Infection Control

• Association for Hospital Resource and Materials Management

• Society of Gastrointestinal Nurses Association

• American Dental Association

• Advancing Surgical Care

Hospital Accrediation

• The Joint Commission

MCI Sample Policies and Procedures

• Sample Vendor Policy

• Sample Department Policies

Additional information and sample policies/procedures can be found on IACHSMM's website